From entrepreneurial start-ups to working in a large corporate office, an Associate Degree in Business can be applied to any industry. Students will study the scope and place of business in the economic system and gain an understanding of:

• The internal organization of business • Basic management skills • Accounting • Principles of marketing and management • Relevant areas of business law

With a degree from GCC, students will establish critical and creative thinking abilities and develop leadership skills. Industry increasingly demands businesses to provide “more, better, faster, cheaper,” and it is paramount for business executives to acquire a customer-first mentality.

The Associate in Science (A.S.) degree sets the groundwork for students to excel in today’s competitive, global business environment. The curriculum provides solid communication, planning and problem-solving skills while also opening the door to streamlined transfer opportunities to four-year colleges and universities.

Upon successful completion of the Business Administration AS Program, the graduate will be able to:

• Explain the basic role of business and how it functions within the political and economic system. • Explain basic business theories to ensure success within a global marketplace. • Explain basic economic theories used to ensure success within a global marketplace. • Apply critical thinking skills to be able to recommend appropriate outcomes within a global marketplace. • Employ effective communication skills. • Apply a variety of organizational best practices within a business context, such as ethical, socially responsible or diversity based practices.